Anyone can have a fall, but older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall, especially if they have a long-term health condition. Falls are a common, but often overlooked, cause of injury. Around one in three adults over 65 who live at home will have at…

Falls shouldn’t be viewed as an inevitable consequence of aging, but they are more likely to occur as people get older. If you're worried about falling, you can contact the occupational therapy team for an assessment. They may be able to offer you solutions to tasks…

Many women have problems with sex at some stage in their life. Here's a look at some forms of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and advice on where to get help if it affects you. According to the Sexual Advice Association, sexual problems affect around one-third of young and…

Welcome to the main Special Educational Needs information page on the Local Offer. Here you can find out about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), how we identify children and young people with SEND and how we plan support. Most children with SEND can get…

A personal assistant (or PA) is somebody that you can employ to help you with your day to day care and support needs. This could be anything from doing your weekly shop to help getting ready in the morning. Other areas that personal assistants can…

If you want to start or return to work, there are lots of things to consider and many schemes that can help you as a carer. You may need to return to work to earn money. For some carers who haven't worked for some time,…